One-half teaspoon of nutmeg.

Mix thoroughly by sifting and then rub into the mixture seven
tablespoons of shortening. Mix to dough with

One well-beaten egg,
Six tablespoons of coffee.

Knead dough well and then roll out one-quarter inch on slightly
floured pastry board. Cut with animal cutters and then bake on a
baking sheet in a moderate oven for ten minutes. Cool and then wash
with a mixture of syrup and water and roll in confectioner's sugar.

NOTE.--The dough must be fairly soft. If necessary, add more coffee.

Syrup Wash:

Three tablespoons syrup,
One tablespoon boiling water.

Mix and use.


CHOCOLATE FILLING FOR CAKES MADE FROM COCOA

Place in a saucepan

One cup of water,
One cup of syrup,
One-half cup of cocoa,